This smoky sweet potato hummus is kicked up a notch with sweet potatoes, chipotle and lime. Ready in 20 minutes, this is a healthy, protein-packed snack!

I wish I were one of those people who loves shopping around for a deal.

Unfortunately I am the opposite…I just want to buy it…NOW! I am the reason that Amazon 1-click purchasing exists. Total impulse shopper here!

This week, I finally decided to buy a food processor. {I know…I’m a food blogger without a food processor. I also am currently blender-less…gasp!}

I nearly impulse-bought my new food processor at the grocery store, but Ben somehow convinced me to look around a bit first. Well, THANK-YOU, Ben, because I found one for $45 less {which is basically 35% off} at Sears. Who’d have thought?

So now, not only do I have sweet potato hummus, but I can walk around bragging about what a deal I scored. Bonus 🙂

Hummus was the entire reason I wanted to buy a food processor to start with…and now that I’ve finally gotten my hummus-fix, I can’t believe I waited so long to buy a food processor.

Homemade hummus is about a thousand times more delicious than the store-bought stuff. It is SO easy to make. And it is a protein-packed healthy snack!

This smoky sweet potato hummus is even healthier with the added benefits of sweet potato. Not only that, but the sweet potato gives it the most heavenly, smooth texture. Hummus is all about that creamy, smooth texture, isn’t it?

The chipotle pepper and adobo sauce bring the smokiness and a bit of spiciness to the hummus. If you’d prefer a less spicy version, leave out the chipotle pepper.

I added ground coriander, cumin, and some chilli powder. These guys make a huge difference in flavor; my original recipe didn’t have these spices and the resulting hummus was pretty meh.

Well, now that I have myself a shiny new food processor, I guess I’d better start thinking about a blender. Because guess what? I have a frozen margarita planned for next week. And it’s going to be goooood 😉

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I am just like you when it comes to shopping, Denise! I don’t really like comparing items too much, unless it something really expensive, because I like the instant gratification.

Congrats on getting a new food processor! Isn’t it wonderful? Mine broke, so I can’t wait to buy another one to try out this hummus. Looks delicious! I’ve been wanting to make hummus for such a long time, but don’t want to try it just in a blender. Pinning for the future!Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Corn and Tomato Salad

I don’t think I could live without a blender! If there was a fire, my blender would definitely be the one thing I take with me as I flee my apartment. Haha. I do not own a food processor, though. But, this post is really making me want to get one. This hummus looks just too good! 🙂Anna @ One Prickly Pear recently posted…#SaturdayDistraction

Oh, I have a very old, very noisy blender that is simply amazing. My parents got it as a wedding gift about 30 years ago. My mom gave it to me for my birthday a few years ago. Best. Present. Ever. 🙂Anna @ One Prickly Pear recently posted…#SaturdayDistraction

Congrats on the new purchase! My husband just handed me a stick blender with all sorts of attachments that he’d had hiding out in a cupboard for YEARS and you wouldn’t believe how excited I am about it, sooooo … I get it!
As for the hummus, it sounds like such a tasty version with all those lovely spices in. I’ve been craving making some hummus recently so this is another reminder to actually stop thinking and do it!Helen @ Scrummy Lane recently posted…Turkey & zucchini ‘parmigiana’

I am in love, like head over heels. This must be the best hummus recipe ever. Can you tell I’m a tad bit excited? I’ve never made hummus from scratch, but now I can’t wait to give it a go. Mmmm. Pinned 🙂

Oh you are about to have SO much fun with your food processor! I use it the most for dips like hummus or onion dip. But it is amazing for making pie crust, chunky salsa, even homemade butter! Such a fun little kitchen gadget.

Welcome to the amazing world of food processors! I cannot live without mine. Love it! I use it for lots of homemade hummus and almond butter. This hummus looks insanely flavourful. Sweet potatoes, smokiness, chickpeas -yum! I’d like this for lunch. Great photos too, I’m drooling.Allison recently posted…London Fog Granola with Hazelnuts & Apricots

You will love it. I use ours more than any other kitchen appliance! Oh yes, my dad has saved me from many an impulse buy by showing me a much MUCH cheaper option after a little bit of shopping 🙂 I’m a huge hummus gal and sweet potatoes are one of my favorites! Pinning this, it will be sure to be a hit at any party!

I made two batches of this last night so we can enjoy them as appetizers before our thanksgiving meal. My mother isn’t a fan of spicy and when she learned I put a chipotle pepper in my first batch she said she was so dissapointed because she was looking forward to it. I had my husband run to the store and grab another can of garbanzo beans and whipped up a second batch using more sweet potato and little to no adobo sauce. I was liking it off the spatula. My spicy batch was a little too spicy (will prevent us from inhaling it) because my chipotle peppers were pretty large. I can’t wait to enjoy this later today and think I’ll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy all week! Just wanted to post and let others know that if the spice scares you leave it out because this recipe is worth keeping!

Hi Cara,
Thanks so much for reporting back! For your second batch did you omit the adobo and the chipotle or just the adobo? In my experience the heat mostly comes from the chipotle, whereas the adobo adds more smokiness, however there may be differences amongst different brands. I’m glad you enjoyed the hummus, and you’re going to be eating lots of hummus, it makes quite a big batch, doesn’t it?

This recipe looks great! I am always playing with different flavors in my hummus. Plus the clients I work with are always amazed at how much cheaper homemade hummus is! I will be sharing this and trying it of course. I am new to the blogging myself. Inspired by yours. Take care.

Hummus is so versatile, isn’t it, Jessie! I have such a hummus addiction, I think there are 4 different types on my site…and more to come eventually! Hope you enjoy it, and I will be sure to check out your blog 🙂

Just made this and it’s soooo yummy! I started making homemade hummus a few weeks ago out of desperation because we no longer live by a Tader Joes and I haven’t found any other store bought hummus that I enjoy. This is fantastic, smokey, smooth…so creamy!

Hi Rachel! I’m so glad you liked the hummus…it is so easy to make, and I much prefer it over store-bought…although I haven’t had the good fortune to try Trader Joes hummus. Thanks for the kind comment 🙂

Hi Emily! I have been making this hummus fairly routinely without the chipotle or the adobo for my toddler, and it is still really tasty! If you wanted to add some spice, you could try adding a bit of hot sauce or cayenne, but I’m not sure on measurements. And if you wanted to add a smoky flavor, you could try some chipotle powder, or maybe smoked paprika. But again, I’m not sure about the measurements. I hope this helps 🙂 Have a great day!

Thank you for posting this recipe!
It was amazing!
I made mine without the chipolte pepper and adobo sauce as my locale didn’t have any, but I added half an avocado and no regrets!
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Hi Dannie, I’m SO glad you liked the hummus! I’ve been meaning to add a note that it’s great without the chipotle/adobo…we’ve been making it for my toddler and he literally eats it by the spoonful 😉 I’ll have to try adding an avocado next time, sounds delicious!

Oh my WORD!! This stuff was amazing! I even added about 1/2-3/4 tsp of smoked paprika to it and omitted the chpotle pepper (but did include the adobo sauce) every person that tried it thought it was fantastic!!! This will be a regular staple in my house and my go to recipe for parties!

Yay! I’m so glad you guys liked the hummus, Rebecca! In a moment of weakness, I bought some storebought sweet potato hummus and was SO disappointed. Home made is the way to go 🙂 Have a great week-end and thanks for reporting back 🙂 🙂

My name is Anna Doherty. I am a writer for Elon University’s chapter of Spoon University. I am writing an article about tasty recipes to enjoy sweet potatoes this fall and would like to include this recipe in my article. I will give you credit for the photo and include a link to your recipe. Is that okay with you? Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks!